TOPIC: SECURITY AGENCIES AND THEIR DUTIES
A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Pictures of security personnel.
- Pictures of police officers.
- Pictures of Federal Road Safety Corps officers.
- Pictures of Civil Defence officers.
- Flashcards showing duties of security agencies.
- Pupils’ writing books and pencils.
B: REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Scheme of work.
- Recommended Social Studies textbook for Primary 3.
- Online educational resources.
C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
The pupils know that communities need rules, safety and responsible people who help to protect lives and property.
D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of a security agency.
- Mention examples of security and safety agencies in Nigeria.
- State duties of the Nigeria Police Force.
- State duties of the Federal Road Safety Corps.
- State duties of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
- Explain how citizens can cooperate with security agencies.
- State what children should do when they notice danger.
E: CONTENT
Meaning of a Security Agency
A security agency is an organised body that helps protect people, property and society and performs duties connected with safety, law or public order.
Nigeria Police Force
👮 The Nigeria Police Force helps to:
- Maintain law and order.
- Prevent and investigate crime.
- Protect lives and property.
- Respond to reports of crime or danger.
Federal Road Safety Corps
🚦 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) helps to:
- Promote road safety.
- Educate road users.
- Help manage road incidents.
- Encourage obedience to road safety rules.
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) helps to:
- Protect people and certain public facilities.
- Support public safety.
- Assist during emergencies according to its duties.
- Help maintain security.
Other Emergency Services
Communities may also receive help from:
- Fire services.
- Emergency medical services.
- Other authorised safety agencies.
Cooperating With Security Agencies
Citizens can cooperate by:
- Obeying lawful instructions.
- Reporting danger.
- Avoiding false reports.
- Giving correct information to responsible authorities.
- Following safety rules.
What Children Should Do
Children should:
- Report danger to parents, teachers or trusted adults.
- Stay away from dangerous situations.
- Never confront suspected criminals.
- Follow instructions from responsible adults and authorised officers.
F: LESSON PRESENTATION
F1: Teachers’ Activities
- Explains the meaning of security agency.
- Displays pictures of security personnel.
- Discusses duties of the Police.
- Discusses duties of the FRSC.
- Discusses duties of the NSCDC.
- Explains how citizens can cooperate.
- Emphasises safe reporting by children.
F2: Pupils’ Activities
- Explain security agency.
- Identify security personnel from pictures.
- Mention duties of the Police.
- Mention duties of the FRSC.
- Mention duties of the NSCDC.
- State ways citizens can cooperate.
- Explain what children should do when they notice danger.
G: CONCLUSION
The teacher revises the meaning and duties of security and safety agencies discussed in the lesson. The teacher encourages pupils to obey safety rules and report danger to trusted adults rather than putting themselves at risk.
H: EVALUATION GUIDE
Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is a security agency?
- Mention three security or safety agencies discussed.
- State three duties of the Nigeria Police Force.
- Mention three duties of the Federal Road Safety Corps.
- State two duties of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
- Mention three ways citizens can cooperate with security agencies.
- What should a child do when he or she notices danger?